Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Industry Description - Cleaning Industry  The cleaning industry can be roughly divided into residential cleaning, commercial janitorial services, specialty cleaning and laundry/dry cleaning services. In 2015 there were approximately 875,000 businesses employing about 3.5 million people. The industry as a whole is very susceptible to economic downturns and suffered through several rough years during the Great Recession ; revenue fell 5.3% in 2008 and another 6.1% in 2009. General cleaning services, and particularly residential services, are deemed an expendable luxury when times are tough. However the years of economic strength since then have seen the industry bounce back, and in 2015 it generated $51 billion in revenue. This recent upward momentum can be attributed to both unemployment and office vacancy rates declining as well as a pickup in nonresidential construction activity. In other words – people have more money to spend and feel more secure spending it, and t...

Zika virus spreads to people primarily through the bite of an infected  Aedes  species mosquito ( Ae. aegypti  and  Ae. albopictus ). People can also get Zika through sex with an infected man, and the virus can also be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called  microcephaly , as well as other severe fetal brain defects. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections. Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda. ...

Guardian Pest Control - Going Strong For 90+ Years For over 90+ years, we have taken pest control seriously, and have millions of satisfied customers to prove it. We use the latest science and technology to test new and innovated products so we can protect your home with an effective plan suited to your specific needs.   Successful pest control doesn’t just start with science – it continues day in and day out to help ensure your property is protected from pests and the damage they can do. Every Guardian Pest Control Specialist is trained to assess your building’s unique characteristics, then implement and monitor an Integrated Pest Management plan based in science…created just for you. What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests...

Researchers use nanotechnology for new techniques that could cut your cooling and heating bills By   DANIEL AKST / Ny Times  Modern windows can do a decent job of saving energy by keeping indoor and outdoor climates apart, but they have some big shortcomings. It is tough, for example, to reap the benefit of sunlight streaming through a window without also taking in the sun’s heat, which isn’t welcome on a steamy summer day. Conversely, that same heat—so desirable in winter—comes with light whether you want it or not. If only windows could control heat and light independently—and at a low enough cost that this feature could be used in all kinds of buildings. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have been working on the problem. In 2013, they used nanotechnology to come up with a two-part coating that, when triggered by a small electrical impulse, let windows admit light while repelling heat. In two...

Guardian...Moving from just talking about mopping floors!  “We’ve been a success in our business since 1918, serving commercial buildings, government buildings, residential communities, commercial facilities, schools, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and retail outlets. Today we have over 1,000 clients and maintain over 110 million square feet throughout the Northeast. But no one has known about it! It was time to get us greater exposure.” The speaker: Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries, and a member of the third generation to manage the company. The solution, he comments: “We are in the midst of rebranding ourselves, using to-day’s media to raise our profile.” “Not everyone is aware that we offer a full line of services,” says Alan Bressler, Chief Operating Officer and Principal. “We started off with window cleaning and janitorial services -- and many of our customers have known us for only that. But we have exp...

Is Your Building Summer Ready?  Is your building building, facility and/or residential community ready for summer? If your answer is no, remember... "We are the power washing specialists throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and we offer an outstanding solution using 100% eco-safe detergents," Matthew Bressler, Vice President - Window Washing. Your one stop shop to get your building, facility and/or residential community ready for summer!  ‪#‎ GuardianGreenCleans‬   ‪#‎ Windows‬ ‪#‎ Facades‬   ‪#‎ GuardianSince1918‬ Get your building, facility and/or residential community ready for summer! ‪#‎GuardianGreenCleans‬ ‪#‎CarpetCleaning ‪#‎GuardianSince1918‬ Get your building, facility and/or residential community ready for summer! #GuardianGreenCleans #Powerwashing Request A Quote! 

Top 5 Reasons Why Choosing Professional Window Cleaning Company will ultimately benefit your Commercial Business There are numerous studies that make a direct correlation between the environment in a business and productivity. A clean, well-organized office improves employee morale, attendance and employee productivity. Business owners and office managers interested in hiring an office cleaning company should not stop at dusting and vacuuming. The windows of your business deserve more than a spray bottle cleaner and an old towel. They deserve the attention of the   commercial window cleaning   professionals at Guardian Service Industries!   A sparkling clean window not only greatly enhances the curb appeal of your business it also allows the maximum introduction of natural sunlight. Anyone that has worked indoors for long periods of time can attest to the tremendous difference between natural and artificial light. Those corner offices are not in high de...

Your green roof  is an incredible engineering feat that provides insulation and storm water management, but could its lush greenery be putting you at risk for an invasion of pests? Vegetated roofs are often touted as a way to encourage biodiversity, but that isn’t limited to the plant selection. Whether your roof has low grass, flowers, shrubs, or food gardens, insects and animals will inevitably be attracted to the foliage.   Integrated pest management can help you stay ahead of pest activity and ensure any infestations are treated in an environmentally sensitive manner. Follow these tips to ensure your roof will thrive without becoming overrun with wildlife. 1) Understand Which Pests Frequent Vegetated Roofs : Animals need three things to survive – food, water, and shelter – so it’s no surprise that a manicured green roof can provide these in abundance.  “Green roofs are living architecture,” explains Pat Copps, a board certified entomologist and ...

Mosquitoes - Facts, Identification & Infestation Latin Name Family Culicidae Appearance/Identification Mosquitoes belong to the same group as the true flies, Diptera. As such, they have a single pair of wings. They typically have long, thin legs and a head featuring a prominent proboscis. Mosquito bodies and wings most often are covered in tiny scales. Adult sizes may range from 3 to 9 mm. Behavior, Diet & Habits Mosquitoes are best known for the habits of the adult females which often feed on blood to help generate their eggs. The lesser-known side is that mosquito adults, males and females, also feed on nectar from flowers. Their immature stages usually are located in standing, preferably stagnant, water. The larvae feed on variety of materials, depending on species. Most consume organic flotsam and tiny aquatic organisms. However, some species are predatory and will consume other mosquitoes. Adult mosquitoes prefer to be most active from dusk until ...